Informative Speech COM115
1 Jodie Bowers
Speech Details Informational speaking is the most common form of
speaking in our everyday lives. This speech is going to give you an
opportunity to fine-tune this skill.
Topic: You have three option areas for this speech: Option #1:
Speech about an Object, Person, or Place (a person, place, or
thing) Option #2: Speech about an Event (an historical review would
include background info, timeline of events,
impact/result) Option #3: Speech about a Concept (a belief,
theory, or idea)
Do not give a process or demonstration or process speech.
Requirements The goal of this speech is to inform the audience.
At the end of the speech, the audience will have a balanced
view of the selected topic based on your research. The audience
should not know your attitude or personal viewpoint on the topic;
they can learn what other
"experts" have said. As a note of caution, you will want to
watch your use of language, using descriptive terms, not evaluative
terms. (Avoid terms like: good/bad; right/wrong; important,
critical, essential, valuable, and helpful. Unless cited from
another source, these terms imply your position which the audience
should not learn).
The speaker should provide the facts so that the audience can
decide what (if anything) is important. Do not urge the audience to
act on the issue. Action is an essential component in the
persuasive speech, not the informative.
Organizational Guidelines A typed preparation outline is
required for this speech and should include all relevant content
and sources.
Follow the model in your text (pages 178-180) o All Main and
Subpoints must be written in a complete-sentence format. o Your
bibliography listing the sources you consulted must be included in
proper format.
A speaking outline is required when delivering the speech.
Remember, this will include key words/phrases, data, quotes, etc
but no full-sentences in the body of the outline.
The speech must be 4-6 minutes, with 10 seconds forgiveness
either side. A minimum of 3 sources need to be included and orally
cited within the presentation (use APA or MLA citation
style) A Visual Aid is required
o A minimum of one PowerPoint slide (or similar technology) must
be shown and referred to during this speech.
o Ill be posting more details about how to execute visual aids
on Moodle
Speech Day Guidelines Wear clothing appropriate for your
audience and occasion. You will be standing. Practice your speech
several times before presentation day.
o You should know your time and get a feel for the flow of your
speech. Time and eye contact are very important elements of
memorable presentations.
Informative Speech COM115
2 Jodie Bowers
Outline Template COM115
Below is a helpful template when just beginning your outline
process. Use this template as a
brainstorming tool for your rough outline draft, and then also
for a complete outline draft. *Avoid writing out your speech word
for word. Rather, write talking points or statements to remind
yourself of what you
want to talk about.
Topic:
General Purpose:
Thesis: (Central Idea): Title
Introduction: (attention grabber, credibility information about
speaker, relevance statement to audience, and statement of
thesis)
Transition statement into 1st main point
Body ( 3-5 main points)
I. Main Point 1 a. Supporting detail
b. Supporting detail
Transition statement into second main point
II. Main Point 2 a. Supporting detail
b. Supporting detail
Transition statement into third main point
III. Main Point 3 a. Supporting detail
b. Supporting detail
Transition statement into conclusion
Conclusion This is where you will make final remarks, summarize
your 3-5 main points, and make your speech memorable for your
audience. This can be done in a variety of ways, so pick what works
for you. Avoid the Porky Pig
conclusion thats all folks.
Your reference page would then follow on a separate page. Dont
forget to include in text citations in your outline, just
like how you would in an English paper.
Evaluation Rubric
Informative Speech COM115
3 Jodie Bowers
Speaker: Day/Section:
Topic/Title: Date:
INTRODUCTION /20
Gained Attention (5)
Introduced Topic Clearly (5)
Established Credibility (5)
Previewed Body of Speech (5)
BODY /25
Organization/Main Points clear (5)
Effective Transitions (5)
Content Clearly/Equally Covered (5)
Oral Citations: (10)
CONCLUSION /5
Summarized Speech
Strong Concluding Remarks
DELIVERY /25
Eye Contact (5)
Body Language (5)
Vocal Projection/Variety (5)
Articulated Words Clearly (5)
Extemporaneous (5)
OVERALL PRESENTATION /15
Appeared Prepared (5)
Met Assignment Goals (5)
Delivered within 4-6 minutes: (5)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT /10
Outline/Bibliography Content (5)
Outline Structure/Format (5)
TOTAL SCORE: /100
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